Maple Leaf Restaurant

Canadian food is fairly under-represented within the North American culinary landscape, and never more so than here in Dubai, where it seems to be confined to a coffee and donut chain. Maple Leaf Restaurant is here to change all that, and is essentially a fast-food diner, albeit with an independent, neighbourly feel. Typical Canadian fare is on offer, including poutine, which is essentially French fries with gravy and cheese curds. Although this may sound like kebab-van food, it’s a hearty meal with a home-made feel. It also comes with a generous helping of fresh, home-made coleslaw on the side. Sandwiches feature heavily on the menu, and the messy Hubert, complete with smoked chicken and more gravy, is definitely worth a try. The kronut (croissant-doughnut hybrid) is an exceedingly sweet but highly enjoyable way to end proceedings.
Maple Leaf Restaurant

When you walk in the restaurant, looks very simple. But when you try their food, OMG this is amaizing. i agree it seems a bit pricy for the sandwich, but there is no other place like that in Dubai. All the food we had was great. And you must have custor tail and cronut! they are the best!!!!

Joanna Feb 07, 2014 06:13 pm

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As a Canadian, I have been eager to try this restaurant. The poutine is the best in the country. The surface was absolutely excellent! The only suggestions I have is that the beavertail is more moist and that the ladies' bathroom is more clean and includes a changetable for babies. Would I go back again? Definitely!

Sam Nov 10, 2013 12:20 pm

Would you go back to this restaurant? no

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I tried the Ruben sandwich, poutine and baby spinach salad. The food was good but way over priced. The sandwiches are between 45 and 55 AED, for a small sandwich a pickle. I ended up paying over 80 AED for a sandwich and small poutine and small salad. Is it worth it? definitely NOT. I don't see this restaurant surviving if they didn't adjust their prices or portions.

Mike Oct 07, 2013 07:38 am

Would you go back to this restaurant? yes

Best for: Family friendly

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Oh my goodness! The Maple Leaf Sandwich was great! We started of with a poutine each. The label "sides" was misleading as it was easily enough as a main course. The gravy could have been slightly more flavourful but overall a nice poutine. Then on to the Maple Leaf Sandwich which we thankfully decided to share. The smoked beef can only be described as amazing, tender and flavourful it was nicely complimented by the caramelized onions. The service was friendly and quick. From the look of the other diners and the high chairs against the far wall this looks to be a very family friendly place. Thanks for the bit of home!

Fraser Oct 02, 2013 08:54 am

Would you go back to this restaurant? yes

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I was born and raised in Montreal and the food at the Maple Leaf was like a taste from home. The flavorful, and authentically juicy, smoked meat slices are piled high on rye bread. The fries, particularly the home-cut, are great as well. The decor was a "work in progress" but any Canadian, or hockey fan for that matter, will find it interesting and nostalgic. Great food, reasonable prices, I'll definitely go back often. As a matter of fact I'm going there for lunch today.